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improving

UK //ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ//US //ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'emprowen',意为‘使更好’,最终源自拉丁语 'improbus'(意为‘不诚实’或‘恶劣’),但后来演变为正面含义。

verb

❶ 指使某事物变得更好或更令人满意,通常通过修改、调整或增加新的元素来实现。

“She is improving her English by practicing every day.”

(她通过每天练习来提高她的英语水平。)

“The company is improving its customer service to attract more clients.”

(公司正在改进其客户服务以吸引更多客户。)

同义词:enhancing, bettering, upgrading

adjective

❶ 描述某事物正在变得更好或更有效,通常用于表示进步或发展的状态。

“The improving weather allowed us to go for a walk.”

(逐渐好转的天气让我们可以去散步。)

“Her improving health made everyone happy.”

(她逐渐好转的健康状况让每个人都感到高兴。)

同义词:progressing, developing, advancing

常见短语

continuously improving — 指某事物在不断进步或优化,强调持续的努力和改进。

“The team is focused on continuously improving their performance.”

(团队专注于持续提高他们的表现。)

improving oneself — 指个人通过学习和实践来提升自己的能力或素质。

“He believes in the importance of improving oneself every day.”

(他相信每天提升自己的重要性。)